Bozzo, Zhao named Universities of Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars By Abbey Goers, UW-Stout Two University of Wisconsin-Stout professors will have a unique opportunity this year to collaborate with other exceptional Universities of Wisconsin educators, representing various disciplines of study. Selected as Universities of Wisconsin 2026-27 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars, Alexander Bozzo, Center for Applied Ethics director and assistant professor of philosophy; a

Following are the minutes from the City Council meeting on April 9th. This meeting was for gathering public input on the creation of an I-4 Data Center Zoning District. A video recording of the meeting can be found HERE.

Chief Hollister presented two well-deserved Chief’s Golden Awards today! Mayor Randy Knaack is recognized for 16 years of dedicated service to the community. He has been instrumental in supporting police department grants and advancing community engagement initiatives, including Project Hope, which provides resources to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. He is further recognized for his strong support of City of Menomonie emplo

Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jason Bloedow, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced on April 8, 2026, by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 10 years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution. Bloedow pleaded guilty to this charge on January 8, 2026. In March and early April 2025, Bloedow sold methamphetamine to a confidential informant. On April 24, 2025, officers sto

Catherine McIntyre (Snyder), age 98 of Wheeler, WI passed away April 2, 2026 at Dove Healthcare West, in Eau Claire, WI. She was born December 16, 1927 in the town of Otter Creek, Dunn County, WI to parents Gaylord and Grace (Bird) Snyder. Catherine married Samuel September 16, 1953. They had four children: Kathleen, Bruce, Kelly and Colleen. Catherine was a kind, warm hearted, caring and loving woman filled with empathy. She met every struggle in life with fortitude and dete

Polytechnic partnership empowers Minnesota company’s update By Tom Giffey, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s polytechnic approach gave industrial and product design alum Trevor James the skills to create his own business and carve out a niche in large-scale graphic installations. It’s also what prompted him to connect with his alma mater when he wanted to rebrand and expand that business. Now, with the help of recent graphic design and interactive med

Menomonie High School will hold the 2026 prom this Saturday, April 25th. The theme for the evening is "A Night with Gatsby". Members of the prom court have been revealed ahead of Saturday’s event. The prom court consists of MHS juniors Elsa Bowman, Jai Hasse, Jasaiah Lor, Ellie Zydowsky, Aidan Aure, Bruce Behrend, Ari Delong, and Aaron Howard. Individual pictures can be found below. The grand march begins in the high school auditorium at 8:00 p.m., followed by the coronatio

Janell M. Evan age 72, of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, April 20th, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after enduring a difficult cancer journey. She was born Sept. 10th, 1953 in New Richmond, WI to Maynard and Erma Van Blaricom. She grew up in the Downing area and graduated from Boyceville High School in 1971. Janell married Jeff Evan on Sept. 22nd, 1973, at the Graytown Church of God in the Township of New Haven, and together they grew a family, raisin

‘Immerse Your Eyes, Preserve Your Mind’ and ‘A Fragile Wonder’ named winners of sold-out annual event By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – From the fashion houses of Versace, Gucci, and Betsey Johnson to the master artists Michelangelo and da Vinci. From the luxury automobiles of Porsche and Ferrari to game makers Rubik and a battle between the worlds of Sega and Nintendo. From Dieter Rams’ philosophy of “less, but better” to Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture,

The Murals in Menomonie project is entering its final phase, and the community is being invited to help bring it across the finish line. With strong early support from local businesses, organizations, and individual donors, the initiative is now within reach of full funding. Once complete, the murals will transform walls throughout Menomonie into a vibrant, walkable gallery—celebrating local history, creativity, and community identity while enhancing the city’s appeal to vis